How to Become a Sundance Worthy Documentary Cinematographer
The documentary cinematographer is a special kind of cinematographer. Whereas in narrative, the role is more defined, DP\u2019s of the more truthful persuasion may find themselves piling on more hats than their fiction bound counterparts. Take it from David Paul Jacobson of Ask Dr. Ruth and Kristy Tully of Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins, two Sundance caliber cinematographers who join us on today\u2019s show.\n\nBoth of their projects revolve around strong women. Ask Dr. Ruth chronicles the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Wertheimer, a Holocaust survivor, former soldier, immigrant and two-time divorcee who became the world\u2019s most influential sex therapist. Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins memorializes the former journalist who made a name for herself as rough talkin\u2019 six foot Texan who was quick to expose corruption wherever she found it.\n\nTogether in this roundtable we talk about how to grab the most effective b-roll, the perfect kits for the job, and not overstepping boundaries with directors and editors as you must also direct and edit yourself.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices